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Monday, May 10, 2010

Lena Horne--living well was her revenge.

The struggles of the legendary Ms. Horne (who epitomized the saying, "Living well is the best revenge") are best summed up in the powerful performances of the songs most closely associated with her, Stormy Weather and If You Believe.

She had it all, and gave her all on stage. We will not see her like again.